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Twelve-year-old volunteer becomes first junior ambassador for Best Friends
Preteen volunteer is first to complete Best Friends junior ambassador program for kids ages 8 to 13. Learn about this fun youth opportunity.
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Vicktory dog Mel passes away, leaving behind a legacy of love and redemption
Rescued from NFL quarterback Michael Vick's dogfighting ring, Vicktory dog Mel passed away on August 13, 2019, after a sudden and short illness.
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This elderly dog might look geriatric, but he's actually the life of the party
Elderly dog, with a long list of health challenges and special needs, may be geriatric, but he brings joy to his adopter and is the life of the party.
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Teaching a dog new tricks can be hard, but this incredible dog is learning them in American Sign Language
Deaf dog first masters hand signals and is now learning American Sign Language. Story includes step-by-step instructions on how to teach a dog ASL.
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Twelve-year-old girl raises more than $3,600 for homeless pets
Twelve-year-old hosts annual yard sale for charity to benefit a good cause. This year, she raised $3,600 for the animals at Best Friends.
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When these puppies lost their mom, they found the love they needed in an unusual place — a kitten nursery
Neonatal orphaned puppies are cared for alongside kittens at the kitten nursery, where they receive nutritious food, checks by veterinarians and more.
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College students come to the Sanctuary and learn lessons in compassion, caring for animals with special needs
University of North Florida students in a criminology and criminal justice class, "The Role of Canines in Inmate Rehabilitation," visit the Sanctuary.
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What’s so wonderful about helping bunnies?
Retired couple visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary a couple of times a year to volunteer with rabbits. They do everything, from cleaning to snuggling
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This dog was once afraid of men, but now he’s man’s best friend
Dog who was scared of guys, barking and lunging at them, changes after a man befriends him, giving him treats, taking him on walks and for car rides.
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Young roadrunner almost didn't make it, but these days he's running full speed ahead
Young roadrunner is found emaciated, uncoordinated and weak. He is suffering from failure to thrive, but he'll get the help he needs.
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Rescued cat who once avoided people now has therapy certification to help those in need
A member of a colony with strays and ferals, one cat turns out to be very friendly and cuddly. She's since been adopted and has become a therapy cat.
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Shelter dog turned service dog helps his teenage girl conquer depression, PTSD
Empathetic shelter dog receives training to become a service dog and is now helping a teen girl with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.
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Shelter transformation inspired by one incredible dog
Best Friends dog training workshop helps Ivins Animal Shelter Adoption Center and Santa Clara-Ivins Animal Control in Utah with difficult dogs.
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Little dog was sick and shut down at the shelter, but his foster mom helped turn things around
Little shelter dog, with nubby tail and underbite, is treated for heartworm and mange and is now feeling better and being fostered.
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Heckin’ good doggos and cats werk the runway at Best Friends
Heckin' good pupperinos and pretty kitties werk the runway at Best Friends during epic photo shoot that inspires derps, mlems and borks.
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